What makes the Migos’ dynamic work well is their chemistry; they seamlessly enter, exit, and provide adlibs for each others verses, weaving a complex web of rap dynamics whenever they step into the booth. It’s the stuff of beauty, and, while often replicated, is never properly recreated. Most of the time, the competitive nature of artists causes them to attempt to outdo each other or offer their own spins on the formula, often times leading to lackluster results. On Asian Doll, Cuban Doll, and Honey Oso ‘s new track “Gangsta,” the three unknowingly channel Migos and the group’s chemistry and intensity by doing everything right that other artists do wrong.

The way that the three women come in and out of the Helluva-produced beat is beautiful, each three offering a frenetic flow that captures their street-fueled rhymes perfectly. Arguably, the most interesting verse of the three comes from Oso, a newcomer whose hard-hitting rhymes juxtapose with her beautiful, innocent appearance. We will definitely be on the lookout for more of her.

Cookie Money gets reflective on “Came Up”

The “Started from the bottom” narrative of hip-hop will never get old. The genre, founded as a response to disco music but eventually would become a culture for the downtrodden, embraces the story because so many of us come from similar upbringings. Oakland, CA’s Cookie Money is someone that embodies this narrative, coming from the bottom and he’s rapidly headed towards success. On his new single “Came Up” he looks back at his journey and his doubters. Now, he can do doughnuts in expensive cars because he can afford to. His money’s good, he’s happy, and he’s coming up. What more could one ask for?

Stunna Girl is a sexy, dangerous femme fatale in “On The Record”

The first thing that you’ll notice about Sacramento’s Stunna Girl is that she’s high class like Saweetie, but violent like Cuban Doll. She’s an interesting character and her music incorporates these extremes smartly, enough to make her particular glitzy brand of trap music have more substance than one would initially expect. Her new single “On The Record” is a certified smash, the visual helping to make her sex appeal more easily understood by the general public. Both the song and the video are great extensions of her personality and we can’t wait to see more of her.

If you watch SandMan’s “On The Scale,” don’t watch it at work

Sandman traveled to a strip club and filmed “On The Scale,” a hard-hitting new track from the Detroit native. The song itself is a captivating listen, his suprisingly calm delivery being at odds with the visual aesthetic on display. And that aesthetic consists of booty, lots of booty. So much, in fact, that you may not see the same set of glutes twice. But the song is clearly built for strip club play, so it’s great that the visual reinforces that focus.